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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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